Santa Lucía, Peru

Full City Profile

543 Population 10/sq mi density

1,985 ft Elevation 605 meters

42°F Avg Temperature 6°C

Santa Lucía has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 42°F (6°C). Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 42°F in July. The area gets 324 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 164.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

41°F Jan (5°C) 42°F Jul (6°C)

Annual Average	42.3°F
	22% below US avg
January Average	41°F (5°C)
July Average	42°F (6°C)
Sunny Days	324 days/yr

Geography

Elevation	1,985 ft (605 m)
Area	57.3 sq mi (148.5 km²)
Population Density	10/sq mi
Coordinates	-9.1241°N, 76.0206°W
Timezone	America/Lima

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 164.2"

332% above US avg

Snowfall 0.0"

Wettest Month (Jan) 15.35"

Driest Month (Aug) 4.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

215 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on May 23, 2025.

Nov 10, 2012	16 km ESE of San Alejandro, Peru	M6.0	108 km
Oct 16, 1994	24 km E of Tingo María, Peru	M5.6	33 km
Oct 4, 1998	9 km E of Uchiza, Peru	M5.5	83 km
Jul 1, 2008	26 km NNW of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.4	149 km
Jun 12, 1995	63 km ENE of Uchiza, Peru	M5.4	92 km
Aug 6, 2001	23 km WSW of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.4	129 km
Oct 5, 2016	23 km SE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.3	148 km
May 8, 2017	21 km NW of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	139 km
May 20, 2008	14 km SW of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.2	139 km
Jun 8, 2017	76 km ENE of Tocache, Peru	M5.2	127 km
May 3, 1994	9 km NW of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.2	149 km
Jun 5, 2008	30 km S of Uchiza, Peru	M5.2	64 km
Jun 26, 2008	41 km WSW of San Alejandro, Peru	M5.2	53 km
Jul 25, 2015	74 km NW of San Alejandro, Peru	M5.2	91 km
Jan 8, 2003	51 km ESE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.1	62 km
Mar 9, 2021	41 km NNE of Tingo María, Peru	M5.1	26 km
Feb 21, 2006	32 km N of Oxapampa, Peru	M5.1	144 km
May 22, 2025	19 km NE of Yuyapichis, Peru	M5.1	134 km
May 27, 2016	21 km W of Campo Verde, Peru	M5.0	135 km
Jun 26, 2008	central Peru	M5.0	50 km

Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Monthly Weather

Month	Avg Temperature	Precipitation	Summary
January	41°F (5°C)	15.4 in	Coldest, Wettest
February	76°F (24°C)	14.0 in
March	76°F (25°C)	13.2 in
April	77°F (25°C)	9.9 in	Warmest
May	77°F (25°C)	8.0 in
June	76°F (24°C)	6.3 in
July	42°F (6°C)	5.0 in
August	76°F (25°C)	4.6 in	Driest
September	77°F (25°C)	5.8 in
October	77°F (25°C)	10.4 in
November	77°F (25°C)	13.9 in
December	76°F (25°C)	14.3 in

Santa Lucía has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 41°F in January to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 120.7 inches, with January being the wettest month (15.4") and August the driest (4.6").

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